Rita Mandel Kravitz, 93, of Pennington, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021, at her home.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a long-time Trenton area resident. Mrs. Kravitz had been a resident of Pennington since 1995. She was a congregant of Har Sinai Temple for over 60 years, and a volunteer at Capital Healthcare Systems and its auxiliaries in Mercer and Hopewell for over 30 years.
Wife of the late William Kravitz, Mrs. Kravitz is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Shelley and Lawrence Gordon of Middletown, NJ, her son and daughter-in-law Arthur and Anne Eby of Point Pleasant, NJ, and grandchildren Michael Gordon, and Robyn and Nathan Uri.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, funeral services and burial were private at Ewing Cemetery. The period of mourning will be private. The family respectfully requests any memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Dear Shelley, Larry, Robyn, Nate and Michael:
We are so saddened by the loss of your loving mother and grandmother. The bond that you all had with her was very special, you were her pride and joy. She gave to others selflessly and there are many people at the hospital that she volunteered at, whose lives were made better by her being there. We will have fond memories of her and may your good memories bring you comfort and be a blessing.
Love Les and Joan Krawitz
Dearest Gordon Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. My fondest memory of your mother was their trip to South Africa, meeting her as a child. She immediately exuded warmth and caring. She had a love for life through her many travels and a love for family with you all being at the Center of her world. May you gain comfort in all the beautiful memories you shared together. Thinking of you and sending so much love during this difficult time
What a great lady! We just loved Rita. She was one of a kind. We were privileged to have known her.
Love, Bob & Andrea
Shelley —
I am so sorry to read about your mom Rita’s passing. I remember her always being one of the moms helping us kids at Har Sinai events with a wonderful smile. May her memory be a blessing.
With deepest condolences,
Judy
Dear Rita’s family, Rita was a very special lady. She lived across the street from us. Every day she would open her blinds and I would know she was doing well. She spoke often of her family and especially of you, Shelly. We played Mahjong together before Covid hit. In fact I called her the morning of the day she passed noticing her blinds weren’t open. We will miss her friendly and loving smile.She was a lovely lady.
Sincerely and with sympathy,
Mary and Ken Snedeker
To Rita’s family: I am so deeply saddened to hear of your Mother’s passing. I was the nurse who lived behind her on Woolsey Ct. We had a loving and caring friendship that I deeply treasured. I just spoke to Rita a few weeks ago.I’m so glad I did. My heart is broken knowing she is gone but I know she led a good life. Mine will be forever richer for having known and loved her. As she enters a new life of grace and peace with God May His tender mercies bring you comfort.
I remember Shelly who was a classmate of my sister Susan Bard, at Parkway. Knew your Mom then and while we were at Har Sinai and bumped her into her at Mercer Hospital maybe a dozen years ago and she knew me immediately. Such a very friendly and polished woman. I am sure you have many fond memories My sincere sympathies
Dear Shelley, Larry and families,
My wish for all is to keep in mind the blessed happy times…….and the memory.
Ruth
Dear Rita’s Family,
It wasn’t long after moving to Pennington Point that I met Rita. I enjoyed her warmth and sense of humor and her concern for the well-being of our community; she could be counted on as a willing helper. When we switched to having board meetings on Zoom because of COVID, Rita immediately mastered using her phone to dial into meetings and helped other phone users do the same. Just the week before she left us, she was on the phone encouraging residents hesitant to get the vaccine, offering help and advice. We miss her, but she’s left us wonderful memories.
Sincerest condolences,
Carole Allison
Dear family of mrs. Kravitz:
I am very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I met her when my mother moved into Pennington point back in 2011.
Rita was a delight to speak with and I enjoyed our conversations, which were mostly about plants and gardening. She grew the most incredible coleus plants and convinced me to do so too.
I will miss her.